NAD Injections
What is NAD?
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a coenzyme that helps cells function properly.
What will NAD do for me?
- Cognitive function: NAD helps repair DNA, which can improve cognitive function and memory. NAD can also help with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- Energy: NAD can boost energy levels, increase metabolism, and improve physical stamina.
- Cardiovascular health: NAD can help protect against heart disease and stroke.
- Skin health: NAD can improve skin health and prevent precancerous skin lesions.
- Weight loss: NAD can help with weight loss and maintenance.
- Inflammation: NAD can reduce inflammation.
- Pain: NAD can help decrease pain.
- Sleep: NAD can improve sleep quality.
- Recovery: NAD can speed up recovery from injuries.
- Cravings: NAD can help diminish cravings for harmful substances.
- Withdrawal symptoms: NAD can help mitigate withdrawal symptoms.
How long do results last?
Typical duration from optimal levels of NAD may be felt for 3-5 days. However, continual effects on wellness and health may last 3-14 weeks. Duration is dependent on age, lifestyle habits, health status, metabolism, and frequency of injection. IV supplementation, versus injection, does tend to have greater longevity.
How often should I get NAD injection?
NAD injections may be taken 2-3 per week at a 50mg dose. Benefits are achievable with a 50mg once weekly taken for 6 weeks and continue every 2 weeks for maximum health benefits.
Are there any side effects?
Although side effects are rare they may include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Flushing of the face or body
- Dizziness or vision problems
- Headaches or cramps
- Red, itchy skin or rashes
- Glucose intolerance
- Liver toxicity (long-term use of oral supplements)
- Pain or swelling at the injection site
Who should NOT get NAD injections?
- Those with mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts.
- NAD is not recommended those pregnant or breast feeding.
- Those with an allergy to NAD.
- Those taking certain medications, such as benzodiazepines or anti-seizure medication,
- Those kidney or liver conditions